Candomblé, a religion brought to Brazil by enslaved Africans, has been under attack in Brazil with at least eight temples targeted in Rio last year. Conceição d'Lissá, a Candomblé priestess, has suffered these attacks and her temple was among those which were destroyed. Much of the hostility against Candomblé comes from evangelical groups, which condemn it as "evil" and "the devil's work". But evangelical pastor Lusmarina Campos is opposed to the demonisation of Candomblé and is helping Ms d'Lissá rebuild her temple. Read More...
The short answer is that yes, you can use patio heaters indoors without too many consequences. Patio heaters tend to generate more power than normal space heaters since they typically have to warm up and outdoor environment.Click to see full answer. Also question is, are patio heaters safe to use indoors?Gas patio heaters cannot be used indoors. They should only be used in an open outdoor space with plenty of air flow. Read More...
Teens across the U.S. are standing by their mailboxes, waiting anxiously for the envelopes that will seal their academic fate. It’s college admissions season and for many students a lot hinges on how well they performed in standardized testing.
But how much should exams like the SAT and ACT really matter?
A study published Tuesday that probed the success of “test-optional” admissions policies in 33 public and private universities calls into question the need for such testing. Read More...
